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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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